Past 3. Marc Murphy

[Claypigeon]

He's our best player. He is near impossible to tackle when fully fit. Has an amazing side step and kicks goals from anywhere inside 50. He's an absolute prime-mover.

He wasn't that this year, but he was also *clearly* not fit.

Could be back to Brownlow-type player in 2014.

Agreed. .. He actually played well this year just not up to the level he was expected to, which makes it look like he played badly. .. Still love the way he stops on a dime and shrugs off tackles. .. Is a genuine inside/outside goalkicking mid. .. Still my favourite. ..

 

[gab213]

I am really looking forward to seeing Marc Murphy in action in 2014, i'm expecting it to be a big year from him.

Taking into consideration problems with his knee this year meaning no full pre-season and playing the whole season without being able to take part fully in training i think people's expectations of him were a lil high this year.

 

[Jeremias]

Skipper ready for full pre-season

“Missing out on that two or three months prior to Christmas last year, it definitely hurt me, so I’m already two or three months ahead of where I was this time last year.”

Skipper ready for full pre-season

A fully fit Murphy is a huge addition to our side.

Genuine A grader at his best, hopefully he manages to get back to that level in 2013.

 

[etsal1]

I think people externally (i.e. non-Carlton supporters) forget how good Murph is.

Equal fave for Brownlow in 2011.

Won the AFLCA award in 2011.

Won the B&F.

All-Australian.

Cannot wait for a fit Murph to remind the competition how good he is in 2014. Bargain pickup in fantasy next year too

 

[mediumsizered]

And his 2011 was the result of a full pre-season, having struggled in 2010 due to missing most of the 2010 pre-season. It cannot be underestimated how important an uninterrupted pre-season is.

 

[Silvagnis]

Blues skipper Marc Murphy awarded life membership

''The navy blue guernsey means so much to me, so I feel both very humbled and very honoured to become a life member of Carlton,'' Murphy said.

''We're a club with a lot of history and a lot of pride, and I want to take this chance to thank the Carlton faithful, particularly our members, for all their support.''

Blues skipper Marc Murphy awarded life membership

 

[zeeCFC]

Watched the second half of the game against Geelong earlier this year. Despite people thinking he had a horrible game because Hunt got away and kicked 3, Murphy's second half efforts were amazing. Actually one of the best halves of footy I've seen him play.

 

[The_Wookie]

 

[Silvagnis]

Murphy looks to the future

 

[pepalenko]

Dare I say it? Back to his best. Looks like he's over injury, has 31 contested posssesions after 2 games (next best is Curnow with 21), almost double the number of clearances of his next best team mate. Looks like he's regained his foot speed and now I'd just like him to get a goal or two a game and the comeback is complete. Very happy that he's commited to his club and getting the best out of himself. Seems to really step up in Judd's absence.

 

[Silvagnis]

Arguably his best captains game.

 

[zeeCFC]

Was he tagged? Not sure if Conca played on him...was amazing last night

 

[Jeremias]

Arguably his best captains game.

I'm not sure it's all that arguable, TBH. In my mind last night was clearly his best game as captain of the club.

Not only is he playing well but he's also leading particularly well. We had a horrid first half but his leadership came to the fore. He was switched on from the first bounce and seemed to be the only one busting a gut to make a difference.

He may not be the most vocal captain but equally as important is a captain who leads by example. I was critical of that aspect of his game last season but last night he was absolutely terrific in that respect.

 

[etsal1]

Murph is back

 

[Blueseyes]

Loved seeing Murph give it to Jake King at one of the breaks. Wasn't taking a back step from the verbal. Bit of mongrel in him. Loved it!

 

[Silvagnis]

I'm not sure it's all that arguable, TBH. In my mind last night was clearly his best game as captain of the club.

Easy to forget his game against Port at AAMI.

 

[zeeCFC]

Easy to forget his game against Port at AAMI.

Recall a game against North and a massive half against Geelong last year

 

[Jeremias]

Easy to forget his game against Port at AAMI.

Good call, he was exceptional in that game also, particularly in the 2nd half from memory. Did his all to drag us over the line. Can't recall what he was like in the first half, though.

 

[T2B_]

Good call, he was exceptional in that game also, particularly in the 2nd half from memory. Did his all to drag us over the line. Can't recall what he was like in the first half, though.

Think he was a bit down, but then so was the entire team so things weren't easy.

He came through in the end though in spectacular fashion.

 

[LFTWNG11]

Murphy should have never been made captain. Hindsight is 20/20.

 

[AB_Blue]

Blokes who don't rant and rave (Judd) must be exceptional talents, superstars who let there actions on the field do the talking. With Juddy he took us there, he led we followed. Just don't see it with murph. He's solid and can break a game open but he doesn't have what Judd had. Damn fine player, but not elite enouph to get the Judd like effect.

 

[The_Wookie]

 

[Silvagnis]

 

[Silvagnis]

Murphy finally making his mark for Blues

Murphy's nine clearances were the equal of any teammate. His 16 contested possessions were second only to Brock McLean. And his 11 tackles were a number shared only by another Blue often the subject of criticism, Bryce Gibbs.

Murphy had 12 tackles against the Bulldogs, too, putting together more in his past two games than he had in the first four. His 45 for the season puts him equal third in the AFL. It makes you wonder whether the perception of how a captain should carry himself on the field often surpasses the reality.

Murphy finally making his mark for Blues

Two standout games without Judd, Carrazzo, Curnow and other hardball winners in the side. Jet.

 

[zeeCFC]

Just wish we could see he, Judd, Gibbs and Daisy in the same side sooner than later...they would compliment each other brilliantly.

I don't care whether we're bottom of the ladder, Murphy, Judd, Thomas, Gibbs, Simpson is a killer midfield and up there with the very best.